From falafel and hummus to couscous and beyond, these are the restaurants that make the Middle East seem a little more Near.
Egyptian fare that argues for Astoria's continuing hetero-ethnic dominance over Manhattan.
25-12 Steinway StRustic Hudson Square eatery with the strangest convergence food we've ever heard of: Middle Eastern pitzas. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like and yes, it's extraordinarily delicious.
90 Bedford St (bet. Barrow & Grove Sts.)Maoz serves up some delicious Middle Eastern cuisine with a Turkish flair and deliciously vegetarian construction, while allowing customers to create their own sandwich, salad, or meal.
558 7th AveThe garlic-heavy dishes of Tanoreen render any preconceived notions of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean food inert, giving the menu it's own distinctive—and delicious—tint.
7523 3rd AveConsidered the heart of the restaurant, the wood fired Taboon oven delivers freshly prepared specialties that are exotic, healthful and full of flavor. Taboon's trademark "Middle Terranean" cuisine blends the traditions of the Mediterranean with Middle Eastern cuisine u...
773 10th AveCasual atmosphere and delicious Middle Eastern food, including the best kebabs in Alphabet City.
93 Avenue BTremendous falafel and other Middle Eastern treats in the West Village from husband and wife team Chef Einat Admony and Stefan Nafziger, who envisioned Taim as a way to reconnect with the street food of Tel Aviv they missed so sorely in the otherwise culinarily complete New York ...
222 Waverly Place (7th Ave S)Charmingly accurate in its cuisine and decor, Black Iris is a perfect spot in Fort Greene for Middle Eastern fare.
228 Dekalb AveA tiny little place that serves, among other things, the best hummus in Brooklyn, as well as other Middle Eastern cuisine like an Iraqi beet soup and ground-lamb pie.
1209 Cortelyou RoadA wonderful Moroccan restaurant with evocative food and decor.
2439 Steinway StMiddle Eastern food in Cobble Hill.
156 Atlantic Aveilili is New York’s premier contemporary Lebanese restaurant offering inspired Mediterranean cuisine. The menu mixes authentic Lebanese dishes with modern Mediterranean influences to create a culinary journey for the palate and senses. Complementing the international cuisine, ili...
236 Fifth Avenue (27th and 28th Streets)